2017-09-07T14:18:16-05:00 2016-12-31 812950760 Sax LLP 855 Valley Road Clifton NJ 07013 990 2016-01-01 300190986 Tusk USA Inc TUSK 2126021588 525 East 89th St Courtyard Office New York NY 10128 ellen o'connell Executive Director 2126021588 2017-08-07 1 Marqus White P00053187 9734726250 173.251.63.34 2017-08-07 09:20:32 ED P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 0EB4AC9AAC613260195FF38725EFCF74C6F8C546 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Ellen O'Connell 525 East 89th St Courtyard Office New York NY 10128 5852397 0 X us.tusk.org X 2003 DE Tusk is dedicated to working with local partners to protect wildlife while mitigating poverty and providing educational opportunities throughout Africa. Over the last 40 years, the world's wildlife population has decreased by more than half and some of the planet's most iconic species are on the brink of extinction. Fueled by the illegal wildlife trade, rapid population growth, and economic inequality - the destruction of Africa's natural resources has reached an unprecedented level. This threatens not only Africa's wildlife but also the entire, fabric of African society. By partnering with local organizations, Tusk is combining conservation, education and community programs to make positive change - one step at a time. At Tusk, we have been working for over 25 years to protect African wildlife for generations to come. Our approach is to invest in three core areas - direct wildlife conservation, promotion of education and community programs.The first piece of the puzzle is funding 'boo 9 8 4 60 0 0 3705277 5689027 0 0 10896 32 -96542 -64932 3619631 5624127 2866986 5119838 0 0 300562 338816 0 0 0 165910 162744 3333458 5621398 286173 2729 586164 709553 45138 165609 541026 543944 X Tusk is dedicated to working with local partners to protect wildlife while mitigating poverty and providing educational opportunities throughout Africa. Over the last 40 years, the world's wildlife population has decreased by more than half and some of the planet's most iconic species are on the brink of extinction. Fueled by the illegal wildlife trade, rapid population growth, and economic inequality - the destruction of Africa's natural resources has reached an unprecedented level. This threatens not only Africa's wildlife but also the entire, fabric of African society. By partnering with local organizations, Tusk is combining conservation, education and community programs to make positive change - one step at a time. At Tusk, we have been working for over 25 years to protect African wildlife for generations to come. Our approach is to invest in three core areas - direct wildlife conservation, promotion of education and community programs.The first piece of the puzzle is funding 'boo 0 0 5119838 5119838 The grants have been made to tusk trust for the benefit of the listed programs:At the bateleurs; conservation lower zambezi, lilongwe wildlife centre; save valley conservation; south luangwa conservation soci; vulture protection; Lep sanga school; nomad trust in tanzania; singita trust (water project); ewaso lion project; c3 madagascar; south african wildlife college; lamu turtle, kenya; mali elephant project; chimpanzee conservation center; space for giants; stop ivory; ol pejeta conservancy; maasailand pres trust; walikali (drc); cercopan; mkomazi project; olare orok conservancy; uganda conservation fund; northern rangelands trust; painted dog conservation; koiyaki guide school. 5119838 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA NY MA X Ellen O'Connell 2126021588 525 East 89th Street Courtyard New York NY 10128 Charles Mayhew Director/President 2.00 X X 50000 0 0 Sarah Fairbairn Director/Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 John Heminway Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mark Franklin Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Wendy Breck Co-chairman 0.50 X 0 0 0 Glenda burkhart Co-chairman 0.50 X 0 0 0 suzanne fehsenfeld director 0.50 X 0 0 0 timothy jackson director 0.50 X 0 0 0 john lukas director 0.50 X 0 0 0 ellen c oconnell Excutive Director 40.00 X 193750 0 8358 243750 0 8358 1 0 1 0 0 683147 5005880 5689027 32 32 162945 683147 228270 -65325 -65325 other income 900099 393 393 393 5624127 393 0 -65293 5119838 5119838 252108 252108 71787 71787 14921 14921 3000 3000 46254 46254 13841 13841 7418 7418 12588 12588 14772 14772 4585 4585 repairs and maintenance 17638 17638 postage 15958 15958 miscellaneous 13154 13154 telephone and utilities 5223 5223 8313 8313 5621398 5119838 501560 0 543505 339169 294499 41659 74835 1000 1050 586164 709553 45138 165609 45138 165609 X 418558 434191 122468 109753 541026 543944 586164 709553 2729 189 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 446939 559620 567266 3705277 5689027 10968129 446939 559620 567266 3705277 5689027 10968129 5949171 5018958 263 91 49 10896 32 11331 185611 42304 162945 390860 11370320 813 0.44140 0.61110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 5751142 189 126826 127015 5624127 0 5624127 5748224 126826 126826 5621398 0 5621398 Part X, Line 2: Tusk is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and, therefore, has made no provision for Federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. US GAAP requires management to evaluate uncertain tax positions taken by Tusk. The financial statement effects of a tax position are recognized when the position is more-likely than-not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by Tusk, and concluded that as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. Tusk has recognized no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Tusk is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2013. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: fundraising expense 126,826. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: fundraising expense 126,826. 1 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 fundraising, grants to recipients located in the region 5119838 0 0 0 0 0 0 5119838 0 5119838 sub-saharan africa support for the following projects; at the bateleurs; conservation lower zamb 5119838 wire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: the board has resolved that all organizations to which it makes grants or funds programs will be required to submit the following: 1. A grant application which specifies the amount requested, the need to be addressed, and a detailed proposed use of the funds. 2. In case of an organization outside the USA, a copy of the organization's organizing documents, registration documents within the jurisdiction and information about the organization's activities and budget in order to ensure it is suitable to receive funds from a US 501(C)(3) public charity. when a grant is made to an organization, the organization will be required to: 1. make a report on the use of the funds, to be returned to the organization within 12 months of the granting of the funds. 2. sign a statement that the grantee will refund any portion of the grant not used in accordance with terms of the grant. 3. agree any other conditions imposed by the board depending on the specifics of the grant and the organization to which funds are being given. no grant will be made without meeting the terms set forth by the board. Tusk Wildlife Gala 630868 529424 101444 101444 48690 Safaricom Marathon 153723 153723 78136 1 61501 61501 846092 683147 162945 101444 126826 228270 -65325 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ellen c oconnell Excutive Director 183750 0 10000 0 0 0 0 0 8358 0 202108 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b form 990 is sent out for review prior to the board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board adopted a conflict of interest policy and each year, the board members review and sign the conflict of interest annual certification. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 the salary and compensation are determined by independent board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 upon request Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.